E61| Does Science of Reading Legislation Improve Reading Outcomes with Dr. Katherine O’Donnell

03/02/2025 52 min
E61| Does Science of Reading Legislation Improve Reading Outcomes with Dr. Katherine O’Donnell

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Host Dr. Jake Downs is joined by Dr. Katherine O’Donnell, an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah, to discuss her research on student outcomes in states following the implementation of science of reading legislation.



03:02 Historical Context: Reading First Era09:37 Mississippi’s Science of Reading Legislation17:02 Comparative Analysis of State Outcomes29:08 Impact on Special Education and ELL Students34:58 Implementation Takes Time39:48 Why Did the ‘Advanced’ Category on NAEP balloon?42:56 NAEP SOR Outcomes as ‘Matthew Effects’48:26 Jake’s Take Capitalizing on Advantages








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